Project Environmental Scientist, Geologist, Engineer, Hydrogeologist

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services

Project Environmental Scientist managing environmental investigation and remediation projects for Langan. Applying technical expertise and project management skills in Richmond, VA with client interactions.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage environmental investigation and remediation projects;
Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects;
Supervise field activities and ensure correct interpretations of findings;
Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines;
Effectively organize, write and edit draft proposals, reports and other documents;
Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within an existing projects and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients;
Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments.
Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to Environmental projects.
Participate in interviewing and hiring staff;
Coordinate other work groups across office locations and disciplines on an as-needed basis;
Interface effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others;
Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Environmental Engineering; (Master’s degree a plus)
LEED AP or PE certification
6+ years of related work experience
Proficient in environmental due diligence
Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software
Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative and technical analyses
Hazwoper training, maintenance of annual physical and respirator fit test, and annual 8-hr. Hazwoper re-certification
Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements
Excellent public speaking, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
Ability to multi-task effectively, manage multiple projects and clients, develop and manage project budgets, and effectively manage and coach staff
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as projects require
Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing

Benefits

Comp & perks

company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance
short- and long-term disability insurance
paid pregnancy disability leave
401(k)/Roth with company match
paid time off including parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses
educational reimbursement
flexible work schedules
extensive training
wellness programs
buddy and mentoring programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental investigationremediation projectsquantitative analysestechnical analysesenvironmental due diligenceproject managementbudget managementanalytical skillscoachingtraining

Soft Skills

communication skillspublic speakingattention to detailjudgment capabilitiesteamworkindependencemulti-taskingorganizational skillsclient interactionleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental ScienceBachelor’s degree in GeologyBachelor’s degree in Environmental EngineeringLEED APPE certificationHazwoper trainingannual Hazwoper re-certification